CE receives report of Independent Committee in relation to fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (October 22) received the report of the Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
The Chief Executive thanked the Chairman of the Independent Committee, Mr Justice David Lok, and members Mr Chan Kin-por and Dr Rex Auyeung for their efforts. Through holding evidential hearings and other means, the Independent Committee heard and considered a large amount of evidence and materials provided by witnesses, experts, organisations and so on. It has, after in-depth analysis and study, compiled a detailed report in accordance with its terms of reference, providing a comprehensive review and recommendations on the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po and on large-scale building maintenance and renovation works.
The Chief Executive said, "The Government will make comprehensive reforms in areas including the supervision of building maintenance works, building management and regulation for fire service installations. The 2026 Policy Address published in September has launched various priority reform initiatives, while the Government has already taken steps to prepare for comprehensive reforms. We will carefully study the Committee's report, actively follow up on its recommendations, and shortly announce the plans for the comprehensive reforms and pursuing accountability."
The Government will publish the Committee's report. As various individuals implicated in the Wang Fuk Court fire have been charged with different criminal offences, it is incumbent upon the Government to identify and consider how best to handle those parts of the report that may be involved in the criminal trials, so as not to prejudice the court proceedings. The Government will seek legal advice on the appropriate way to publish the report at the earliest possible juncture.
The Chief Executive announced the establishment of the Committee on December 12, 2025, to review the causes and related issues of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, to make recommendations to prevent similar incidents from occurring again, and to submit a report on the matter.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee (second right), today (October 22) receives the report from the Chairman of the Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Mr Justice David Lok (second left), and members Mr Chan Kin-por (first right) and Dr Rex Auyeung (first left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes on winning nine more medals today in Asian Para Games
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 22) extended her congratulations to swimming athlete Chan Yui-lam on winning a gold medal in Women's 100m Butterfly S14 at the 5th Asian Para Games, bringing the Hong Kong, China delegation its second gold medal of the Games.
Miss Law also congratulated fencing athletes Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee on winning a silver medal in Women's Epee Team; table tennis athletes Lam Yan-yu and Wong Hon-lam on winning a silver medal in Mixed doubles - Class XD20; swimming athlete Lau Chiu-yee on winning a bronze medal in Women's 100m Butterfly S14; swimming athletes Cheung Tsun-lok, Wong Hon-yin, Chan Yui-lam and Lau Chiu-yee on winning a bronze medal in Mixed 4x100m Freestyle S14; table tennis athletes Tong Chi-ming and Wong Yue-ching on winning a bronze medal in Mixed doubles - Class XD14; table tennis athletes Yuen King-shing, Wong Ting-ting, Wan Wai-lok and Wong Pui-kei on winning two bronze medals in Mixed doubles - Class XD22 respectively; and badminton athlete Chu Man-kai on winning a bronze medal in Men's Singles SH6.
Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China delegation secured nine more medals today. Competing in the butterfly stroke event today, Chan Yui-lam successfully defended her title and won the gold medal at the Asian Para Games for the third consecutive time, demonstrating her top-tier strength. Her teammate, Lau Chiu-yee, maintained a steady performance to win the bronze medal in the same event and they stood side by side on the podium. The two female athletes later teamed up with Cheung Tsun-lok and Wong Hon-yin to sprint all out in the mixed relay, joining forces to win the bronze medal. Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee gave their all and fought to the very end, adding a silver medal to the fencing team. The table tennis team delivered stellar performances in the mixed doubles events; Lam Yan-yu, Wong Hon-lam, Tong Chi-ming, Wong Yue-ching, Yuen King-shing, Wong Ting-ting, Wan Wai-lok and Wong Pui-kei demonstrated superb skills and tenacity, capturing one silver and three bronze medals, a total of four medals, in a single day. Chu Man-kai fought hard against his opponent to secure the bronze medal for the badminton team. With the Hong Kong, China delegation continuing to deliver encouraging news of success, we look forward to our athletes keeping up the momentum and achieving good results."
The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 30 medals, namely two gold, 10 silver and 18 bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added nine medals are as follows:
Gold medal
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Swimming: Women's 100m Butterfly S14
Chan Yui-lam
Silver medals
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Fencing: Women's Epee Team
Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting, Yu Chui-yee
Table Tennis: Mixed doubles - Class XD20
Lam Yan-yu, Wong Hon-lam
Bronze medals
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Swimming: Women's 100m Butterfly S14
Lau Chiu-yee
Swimming: Mixed 4x100m Freestyle S14
Cheung Tsun-lok, Wong Hon-yin, Chan Yui-lam, Lau Chiu-yee
Table Tennis: Mixed doubles - Class XD14
Tong Chi-ming, Wong Yue-ching
Table Tennis: Mixed doubles - Class XD22
Yuen King-shing, Wong Ting-ting
Wan Wai-lok, Wong Pui-kei
Badminton: Men's Singles SH6
Chu Man-kai
